GOP gubernatorial candidate Blakeman appeals to New York labor and criticizes Hochul for vetoing pro-union legislation.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s Veto of MTA Bill Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has voiced strong criticism against Governor Kathy Hochul for vetoing a bill aimed at mandating two drivers on each MTA train. Hochul has been working to garner union support as she faces challengers in her party. Blakeman, who currently holds the position of […]
Labor Department Deploys Team to Look into Minnesota Fraud
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is currently assessing Minnesota’s unemployment insurance (UI) program due to the recent uncovering of a fraud scheme affecting the state’s welfare system. Secretary Lori Chavez Delemer expressed her dismay at the abusive practices involved. Last month, City Journal reporters Ryan Thorpe and Christopher F. Rufo uncovered that millions in […]
Labor Department deploys team to look into fraud in Minnesota
US Labor Department Investigates Welfare Fraud in Minnesota In a recent interview, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Delemer revealed plans to dispatch a “strike team” to Minnesota due to allegations of extensive fraud in several welfare programs across the state. During her appearance on the “Ruthless Podcast” on Tuesday, Chavez Delemer explained that the U.S. Department […]
Labor Union in Mexico Rejects Claim Cartel Leader Was Their Secretary, Evidence Suggests Different
Labor Union Leader Denies Links to Sinaloa Cartel The head of one of Mexico’s prominent labor unions has refuted claims connecting his newly detained associate to the Sinaloa cartel, which is implicated in extensive extortion activities involving ranchers and truck drivers. Reports indicate this individual served as the union’s regional secretary. Edgar Rodriguez Ortiz, referred […]
Small business confidence increases in November even with worries about labor quality
Small Business Optimism Improves Amid Challenges Sharon Miller, who serves as President and Co-Head of Business Banking at Bank of America, recently discussed small businesses’ outlook for 2026 on “Claman Countdown.” Despite the economic uncertainties, a new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals that sales saw an uptick in November, aided […]
Two NYC labor unions overlook Zohran Mamdani supporter for City Council speaker, endorse Julie Menin
New York City Council President Candidate Gains Union Support The leading candidate for New York City Council president received new backing from unions on Monday, which indicates a potential strategy to counter Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Julie Menin, a Democrat representing Manhattan’s Upper East Side, identifies as Jewish and aligns with a moderate pro-Israel stance. This […]
Starbucks will pay $35 million to New York City employees to resolve allegations of labor law violations.
Starbucks to Compensate NYC Employees in Settlement Starbucks is set to pay nearly $35 million to over 15,000 workers in New York City as part of a settlement regarding claims that the company failed to provide stable schedules and arbitrarily cut hours, city officials stated on Monday. Additionally, the company will incur $3.4 million in […]
Status of WNBA labor talks as the initial extended deadline approaches
Discussions for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the WNBA are ongoing as the deadline for new contracts nears. League officials and representatives from the Women’s National Basketball Players Association were slated to convene over the weekend in anticipation of the Sunday 11:59 p.m. ET deadline. While it’s still uncertain if a work stoppage […]
Police in London Detain Farmers Who Were Peacefully Protesting Against Labor Tax Takeover
On Wednesday morning, British farmers were arrested as thousands gathered in Westminster to protest against the left-leaning Labour government’s planned inheritance tax increase. Tractors filled central London as farmers voiced their opposition to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposal for a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural land valued over £1 million, set to take effect in April. […]
Labor Becomes ‘Voluntary,’ Currency Loses Importance as AI and Robots Dominate All Areas
Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future This week at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk shared some fascinating thoughts about what he imagines the future will hold. He stated that in the next 20 years, as AI-driven robots begin to dominate various sectors, jobs may become optional and money might lose its […]